The BA or BFA with K-12 teacher licensure program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills that prepare university students to design and implement innovative dance education programs in the public schools, private schools and dance studios, that promote dance literacy, knowledge of the role of the dance in diverse cultures, artistic and technical development, collaborative practice, and interdisciplinary learning. The four-year degree program includes coursework in dance pedagogy, choreography, improvisation, technique, history, stagecraft and technology. Attention is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the pre-service teacher to develop and implement innovative dance education programs that meet the North Carolina Teaching Standards. Upon successful completion of the UNCG undergraduate coursework dance education students will be eligible for initial certification as a teacher of dance in all grades. The BA with K-12 teacher licensure degree requires 50 credits in dance and 122 credits to degree overall. The BFA with K-12 teacher licensure degree requires 78 credits in dance and 128 credits to degree overall.